CEFR C1

botanically

adverb

Meaning

In a way that relates to plants or the scientific study of plants.

Botanically, a tomato is considered a fruit, even though it's often used as a vegetable in cooking.
The scientist described the new species botanically, detailing its leaf structure and reproductive organs.

Synonyms: florally, phytologically, horticulturally

adverb

Pronunciation: /bəˈtænɪkli/

In a way that relates to plants or the scientific study of plants.

Botanically, a tomato is considered a fruit, even though it's often used as a vegetable in cooking.
The scientist described the new species botanically, detailing its leaf structure and reproductive organs.
Though it looks like grass, this plant is botanically a member of the lily family.

botanically speaking (idiom): from a botanical point of view — "Botanically speaking, a banana is a berry, not a fruit."
botanically classified (collocation): categorized according to botanical science — "The plant was botanically classified as a rare orchid."

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